DLA News Archive

Tag: Research and Development

Senthil Arul (center), program manager for DLA Information Operations Research and Development, receives the Innovative Leaders in Defense Award from Army Maj. Gen. Garrett S. Yee (right) and Arsenio “Bong” Gumahad at the Asian-American Government Executives Network 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia.

June 17, 2019

R&D program manager receives innovation award

Senthil Arul, who leads the Defense Logistics Information Research Program in R&D, was named one of AAGEN’s Innovative Leaders in Defense at its 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia. The award recognizes civilian and military leaders from throughout DoD who have embraced and promoted innovation during their careers.

Oct. 9, 2018

DLA seeks defense industry’s support in research, development efforts

Defense industry representatives got a detailed review of innovation efforts underway at the Defense Logistics Agency during DLA’s Research and Development Industry Day Oct. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Aug. 6, 2018

DLA Distribution hosts Initial Robotics and Automation Collaboration Meeting between DLA HQ Research and Development, DLA Distribution, industry and academia counterparts

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — DLA Distribution held a first of its kind collaborative meeting between Distribution, DLA Headquarters Research and Development, and academia partners to discuss ideas and potential opportunities in support of DLA Distribution’s Modernization Program.

Army Sgt. Daniel Hoffman, a fire support noncommissioned officer with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Division, looks through a battery-powered long-distance laser rangefinder to get measurments for an upcoming artillery shoot south of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

April 20, 2016

Power to the Warfighters

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s research into new battery technologies aims to cut costs, enhance manufacturing and advance technology for DLA’s battery supply chain.

New technologies such as this automated forklift could soon be available to DLA employees.

April 20, 2016

DLA Research and Development: A Strategic Activity That Lives in an Operational Environment

Fort Belvoir, VIRGINIA — DLA’s current Research and Development program focuses on end-to-end supply chain for traditional programs, but also looks at strategic priorities.

Autonomous guided vehicles can be small and used for maneuvering in tight spaces.

April 20, 2016

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A variety of new technologies may someday help DLA employees work with less fatigue, greater efficiency and improved safety.

Airman 1st Class James Witter, Airman 1st Class Katie Welsh, Senior Airman Matti Schake, and Tech. Sgt. Rusty Zortman, members of the 155th Sustainment Services Flight, prepare Unit Group Rations to serve lunch to the 155th Small Air Terminal, who traveled to the Transportation Proficiency Center at Dobbins ARB, Ga., July 11-14, 2014. Services sent three Airmen in upgrade training to learn how to serve a large group away from home station.

April 20, 2016

Rations: Better Seal, Longer Shelf Life

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — By improving the seals on food packaging, two DLA projects aim to prevent spoilage of battlefield meals, as well as increase variety and improve taste.

A large hammer forge at SIFCO Industries in Cleveland uses tons of pressure to form metal into high-strength military parts.

April 20, 2016

New Technology, Ancient Industry

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Casting and forging are among the oldest manufacturing methods but are still used to make some very high-tech parts needed by the military.

Army researchers use cutting edge 3D printers
Inside a massive 3D printer a delicate head moves at lightning speed to precisely deposit heated plastic layer-by-layer to create a hardened part.

April 20, 2016

Parts on Demand

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, will someday enable DLA to make hard-to-obtain parts quickly and economically, starting with seven aircraft parts.

April 20, 2016

DLA’s Process Problem Solvers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s Weapon System Sustainment R&D Program helps make sure customers have the parts they need, addressing process problems as they occur.